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Unfortunately, it rained the entire 2 days we were there, so we never saw the volcano. Our tour of the volcano and hot springs was also rained out. Thankfully, the resort was very nice and a great place to be since we had to spend all of our time there. The people were great - really friendly and cheerful. The grounds were beautiful. The rooms were really neat, especially the outdoor shower. The gym was even pretty good. We were given a tour of the spa which was beautiful but overpriced. The only gripes I can think of is that the food is a bit expensive and the lighting really poor in the rooms. There were no less than 15 light switches, all equipped with the energy conserving bulbs. I understand energy conservation, but even with all of them on, it made makeup application quite tricky. Overall, I'd stay again but definitely not during rainy season.

Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask KrisRDH about Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens

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The other reviews are true. This is paradise. The rooms are amazing (LOVE the outdoor shower) with views of the volcano. True, you have to look through the trees and plants, but you feel like you are very secluded. We were greeted each afternoon with different towel creations on the bed and shower floor, which was a fun touch.

We were celebrating our anniversary and the resort did everything to make it special for us! They left a happy anniversary sign on the bed covered with rose petals, as well as treated us to a special dessert our first night.

The staff was very welcoming and several learned our names. The breakfast buffet is excellent with many choices and an omelet bar. Another bonus is they have pre-made sandwiches and to-go bags that you can grab to take with you on your excursions. A very nice touch, considering we were on the go every day.

It's nice that you have a few choices for dining. There's the main restaurant and the sushi restaurant. Both provide good food. The wine bar is incredible, allowing you to taste many different wines without having to pay for an entire glass.

Another nice touch is that telescopes are set up so you can view the volcano closer on clear days.

The spa just adds to the pampering of the property.

My only complaint is that our room was right next to the pool area, which can become quite noisy later in the day as the alcohol kicks in for those who start drinking early. Luckily, the pool bar closes relatively early. Did that ruin our trip? Not at all, but if you want a quieter experience to hear the birds chirping rather than drunk rantings and poolside music, ask for a room away from the pool.

Well worth the money spent and we would definitely stay there again in a heartbeat!!

Room Tip: Away from the pool

Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask LindyLou65 about Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens

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This is a beautiful hotel for a relaxed stay. I think it can fulfill the expectation of almost everybody.Beautiful large rooms, and a sensational surrounding. A fauna, which is second to none. Large tropical plants give you the impression you live alone her. Very quiet. Everything well kept.A kitchen, which for Costa-Rican circumstances, is excellent. A very friendly service. Kind personal. They really give you the impression that you are welcome.For my personal taste a little bit too big specially in the dining area.Critic: Mattresses are in lousy shape, they should be exchanged immediately.

Room Tip: I think you can choose any room. 29 was really good

Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask WBa1 about Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens

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Thank you for your very kind comments regarding our team and services. At Nayara, we strive to deliver impeccable service and I’m glad to learn that we succeeded. I also wanted to thank you for your feedback regarding our mattresses. Please know that we are replacing a great number of them at the moment, but will pay immediate attention to the unit in which you stayed.Thank you once again for your patronage and we look forward to serve you in the future.

Sincerely,

Jorge GutierrezResident Manager

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We recently we lucky enough to be able to re-visit the Nayara and left counting the days of our next return. I really can't add anything new to what everyone else has said but will reiterate that the staff, room, gardens and food are the best. We slept well, enjoyed the other guests and were treated very well by the caring staff.

What might better explain the attention to detail is what happened to us. We left our books at theswim up bar/pool. The next morning when we arrived at the pool the books were returned to uswith a bookmark which was placed to mark the page we had last read. Another instance of over and above service, we requested a pick up from the Nayara from our previous hotel. No worries they said, someone would be there directly. Car arrived, a gentleman came out, stowed our luggage and drove us to the Nayara which was nearby. The gentleman gave us his card whichshowed us that he was Jorge Guiterrez, the manager of the Nayara. This only proves to show that everyone pitches in to give the guests five star service with a smile.

A special shout out to Randall the bartender at the Kali Kali bar whose warmth, drinks and trust in is was extremely special to us. To Jonathon at the front desk who was always there to help with a smile! Thank you to all the staff for a memorable stay!

We hold our memories close to our hearts and don't hesitate to recommend anyone to stay as this very special place!

Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask Kemptvillegal about Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens

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My husband and I went to Costa Rica this past Thanksgiving. We arrived in San Jose on Thanksgiving Day around noon. Our private driver that we booked through the resort was waiting for us just outside the terminal which is always a relief when you are arriving for your first time in a foreign country. Our driver was very informative, friendly and accommodating during the three our drive to the resort.

After the(not going to lie) long, but beautiful 3 hour drive, we arrived at the resort. The staff was very friendly greeting us with a fresh cool towel and some tropical fruit juice. A woman went over our package (we chose the Adventure package – make sure you check out the packages they have available before booking) that we reserved which included all of our breakfasts and dinners. She gave us a list of activities that we could book, and pointed out the ones that we included in our package. Our room was large, beautiful and secluded. My husband mentioned that he was disappointed that there were two double beds instead of a King and immediately the Bell Boy offered to move us to another room with a better view and a King bed. The resort was full so we stayed the night in that room (#46). Despite the double beds, the room was actually pretty fantastic. It had a nice view of the rainforest (no volcano view) and was very quiet. I am glad that we were able to stay in two different rooms because it gave us a chance to see more of the Resort. Thanks to our 3 a.m. start to our travel day, we decided purely out of exhaustion to order room service. The food was very good and arrived quickly, but the menu for room service is VERY limited. Unfortunately, we missed out on the traditional Thanksgiving meal which was prepared in the restaurant.

We moved rooms around noon the next day. Our new room was just as nice as the first one, but had an amazing view of the volcano and the always important, king-sized bed!

We spent a lot of time relaxing and scheduled our activities around the weather. Since it is a rain forest there was really only one day that was completely clear, but the resort was very flexible on scheduling our activities. On the clear day we went on the Arenal Volcano walk. The guide was very informative, and the hike was fairly simple. You only hike to the base of the Volcano which the guide explained that it was for our safety. When we got to the base we got a excellent view of the Arenal Lake. On our final full day we went ziplining, which I HIGHLY recommend. I certainly wouldn’t classify us as adrenaline junkies, but wow, the views and rush from going those speeds over a canyon are indescribable.

The food was delicious and made from fresh ingredients. The breakfast buffets served a variety of American and Costa Rican foods. We tried several new fruits and enjoyed plenty of pastries and hot foods. The restaurant had a very relaxed feeling in the mornings and a romantic ambiance in the evenings. For dinner they had a full menu of international foods, and each night of the week had its own specialty. We felt comfortable wearing casual clothes, but there were some people who chose to dress up. The sushi bar was excellent, and it’s comparable or better than most sushi I’ve eaten.

Overall, the resort was amazing. It offered more amenities than we had time to take advantage of. The rooms were clean, private, and had everything you could need. They even provided a razor with shaving gel, and toothbrush and toothpaste. The resort was very private only having 50 rooms, and you really only run into other guests on activities and meals. Since it is more of a couples resort than a family it is a really romantic retreat. My husband and I were sad to leave, and will definitely have a return visit.

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Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask canttravelenuff about Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens

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We had a wonderful stay at Nayara. Getting there, in a THICK fog, during a 3 hour drive was a stressful challenge, but well worth it. Everything that has been said about the outstanding service and beautiful grounds is true, so I'll try to touch on other aspects. It was our 1 year anniversary and the hotel did many special touches to make it memorable - a bottle of champagne, rose petals on the bed with a 'Happy Anniversary' sign, and a cake! Our room was 2 Queen beds, which was odd to give a couple over a King bed, but we decided to just stay. We found a couple who was in our room who moved after they requested a king bed instead. The pictures on the website are a bit deceiving size wise. They are big rooms, however, not nearly as large as the photos make them appear.

We were in Room 11 - I do not think it was hotel, but there was construction nearby that was extremely loud. You can understand my disappointment when I expected to relax on the balcony and read to nature sounds, and instead was only met with loud construction and chainsaw noises. It is worth asking the hotel when booking what was going on with this and request a room further away. Since we werent staying long and didnt plan on spending too many afternoons in the room, we just let it be, but looking back, it would have been nice to be able to nap or relax in our room during the day - which the construction did not allow.

Our wine dinner was our favorite. Elquin did a wonderful job pairing the wines with a delicious 5 course meal. We spent another night with Elquin in the wine bar. You can sample all of the wines as you please at a reasonable price. Elquin was friendly and made us a delicious drink that only he knows how to make... asking for it at the wine bar is a must - it is called "The Dancer". Elquin was our favorite staff member!

The spa was wonderful!!! We tried the 'Volcanic mud massage', not really knowing what to expect, and we were SO glad we did. It was a wonderful massage with the mud, that felt like warm oil with an exfoliate, followed by a shower after.

As far as 'must dos' in Costa Rica- I would recommend the Sky Adventure (the Trek and the Tram), the Arenal Hanging Bridges, hike to La Fortuna waterfall and dinner at Don Rafinos. It rained every day, so be prepared. We also never seen saw the even 1/2 of the volcano because of the clouds. Everything was so beautiful all around it didnt even matter.

The Nayara was great overall, the size of the hotel and the level of service seemed only possible at the Nayara. All of the small touches here and there made it stand out amongst the others. The staff went above and beyond for their guests! We would absolutely stay there again, and recommend it to friends and family.

Room Tip: Ask about the contrusction noise. - Stay far away from it.

Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask KristenDC about Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens

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My wife and I stayed at Nayara on the first leg of our Costa Rican honeymoon. The reviews don't even begin to do this resort justice. The service, ambiance, rooms, staff, food, and accommodations are amazing. I can't say enough about this place. If you want luxury, romance and a friendly atmosphere without breaking the bank, then this place is for you.

Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Arenal Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens is a five star luxury boutique hotel that is widely recognized for providing premium luxury amenities and ultra-personalized service at surprisingly affordable rates. Located on the outskirts of the amazing Arenal Volcano, Arenal Nayara is an oasis of tranquility, where guests can experience a profound and organic immersion with nature, while living in luxury at the same time. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, each one of our 50 spacious casitas (bungalows) provide an exclusive, ultra-luxurious retreat. Each expansive casita (ranging from 855 to 1905 square feet) includes a secluded garden with an outdoor shower and a beautiful terrace overlooking the volcano with a private, intimate Jacuzzi for two....more less

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